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Labor Candidates School participants learn to speak … and listen
Posted OnAugust 14, 2021 byParticipants in the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s 25th Annual Labor Candidates School concluded their first day on Saturday, August 14, 2021, with a greater sense of how to connect with voters and how to listen and adapt. The participants, representing and supported by their unions in every sector of labor, were instructed and mentored by…Read More
Real-life experiences enhance Labor Candidates School
Posted OnAugust 14, 2021 byParticipants in the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s 25th Annual Labor Candidates School were energized by examples of election successes – and near-misses – delivered by fellow union members. AFT Brother Leonard Luciano, who serves as an Essex County Commissioner, emphasized the importance of crafting a plan of action and executing the plan. He told of…Read More
IBEW 456 Business Manager Egan welcomes participants to Labor Candidates School
Posted OnAugust 14, 2021 by“Whatever office you’re running for, you’re out there to make the working men and women’s voices heard,” said Joseph V. Egan, business manager of IBEW 456, as he welcomed more than 30 union members to the New Jersey State AFL-CIO’s 25th Annual Labor Candidates School on Saturday, August 14, 2021. “I admire you for doing…Read More
25th Annual NJ AFL-CIO Labor Candidates School dedicated to Richard Trumka
Posted OnAugust 14, 2021 byThe New Jersey State AFL-CIO is proud to dedicate the 25th Annual Labor Candidates School in honor of AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka, our leader and friend who dedicated his life to improving the lives and working conditions of every American. President Trumka was an enthusiastic supporter of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO Labor Candidates…Read More
NJ AFL-CIO and labor leaders proud to join Buttigieg, Malinowski in learning how infrastructure bill benefits NJ workers
Posted OnAugust 9, 2021 byLabor leaders from the New Jersey State AFL-CIO, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) and Transport Workers Union (TWU) joined U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-7th District, on the NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line Monday, August 9, to discuss how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal will…Read More
Richard Trumka to lie in repose at AFL-CIO headquarters
Posted OnAugust 7, 2021 byThe New Jersey labor movement continues to mourn our dear friend and leader, longtime AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka, who passed away on Aug. 5. For those among us who would like to pay our respects to the labor legend, his family is providing us the opportunity on Saturday, Aug. 14, between 10 a.m. and…Read More
New Jersey Labor Movement Mourns Richard Trumka
Posted OnAugust 5, 2021 by“The entire American labor movement has lost a champion and a fighter, and New Jersey has lost a close friend,” New Jersey State AFL-CIO President Charles Wowkanech said of the unexpected passing of AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka. President Trumka died on Thursday, August 5, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was 72. “Rich Trumka…Read More
Musicians Union’s concert gets toes tapping at New Jersey Veterans Home in Menlo Park
Posted OnJuly 28, 2021 byA Concert to Honor New Jersey’s Veterans was performed at the New Jersey Memorial Home for Veterans in the Menlo Park section of Edison on Wednesday, July 28, by members of Local 16-248 of the American Federation of Musicians. The free concert was co-sponsored by the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and its Union Veterans Council,…Read More
RWDSU members picket over stalled talks at nursing home
Posted OnJuly 24, 2021 byBrothers and sisters of Retail, Warehouse and Department Store Union Local 108, joined in solidarity by officers of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO and officers and members of allied unions, held an informational picket on Saturday, July 24, while contract talks are stalled with Complete Care Management LLC, the new owner of several nursing homes…Read More